Paralegal - California Personal Injury (3-5 Years Experience)
Job Description
Job Description
About the Firm
We are an established, trial-focused plaintiff personal injury practice dedicated to fighting for injured individuals across California and Nevada. Our firm handles significant civil litigation, ranging from motor vehicle collisions to complex premises liability and catastrophic injury claims. We pride ourselves on meticulous case preparation, aggressive advocacy, and an organized, modern, technology-driven workflow.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, proactive Litigation Paralegal with 3 to 5 years of solid plaintiff personal injury litigation experience. You will work directly with the managing partner, managing case files from inception through trial preparation, with heavy involvement in active discovery, motion practice, and court filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management & File Maintenance: Maintain organized, up-to-date digital case files within our case management system (SmartAdvocate preferred) from intake through trial or settlement.
- Pleadings & Motions: Draft standard litigation documents including Complaints, Summonses, Statements of Damages, Discovery (Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admissions) Case Management Statements, Motions to Compel, etc.
- Discovery Management: Propound and respond to written discovery; coordinate with clients to gather responsive verified answers and documents; manage discovery timelines and meet-and-confer deadlines.
- Medical Records & Chronologies: Obtain, organize, index, and summarize voluminous medical records, itemized billing ledgers, and health insurance/statutory lien documentation.
- Court Filings & Service: Prepare and execute electronic filings in California Superior Courts (via One Legal/Journal Technologies/Odyssey e-fileCA) and Nevada District Courts (Odyssey e-fileNV/e-Flex), ensuring strict adherence to local rules and statutory calendaring.
- Deposition & Trial Preparation: Coordinate court reporters, prepare trial binders, organize exhibit indices, subpoena witnesses, and manage expert witness disclosure packets.
- Client & Third-Party Communication: Serve as a reliable, empathetic, and professional point of contact for clients, defense counsel, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and expert witnesses.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a paralegal or senior legal assistant handling plaintiff personal injury litigation (California practice required; Nevada litigation experience is a plus).
- Education / Certification: ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or compliance with California Business & Professions Code § 6450.
Technical Skills
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- Proficiency in electronic court filing platforms (One Legal, Odyssey e-fileCA, Journal Technologies/Odyssey e-fileNV)
- High comfort level with legal case management platforms (SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or similar).
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat (e-sign, bates stamping, bookmarking, document splitting/redaction) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Procedural Knowledge
Strong grasp of the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP), California Rules of Court, discovery statutes, and local filing rules.
Attributes
High attention to detail, strict calendaring habits, proactive problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle deadlines independently.
What We Offer
- Flexible schedule (or possibly remote, for the right person with the right experience)
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Professional, collegial, and well-organized office environment with clear, streamlined systems.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter summarizing your experience with plaintiff personal injury discovery, trial prep, and your familiarity with California/Nevada civil procedure.